Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[Crit_Obs]

After reading this whole thread and weighing options for a long time, I finally decided to order my first pair of SDs (or any quality boot) last month (4/12). The information available in this thread has been really insightful and I appreciate the folks who have contributed their experience and knowledge.
To backtrack- as a result of being born with club feet, my left foot is about 1.5 sizes shorter and has a higher arch than my right foot. After sending my tracings to Baker’s I was sized at a 9E and a 10.5D. Kyle said he was confident in my sizing so I went with it. On this note I have a question:
Has anyone else ordered mismatched pairs with a difference of more than a whole size? I’ve never had a pair of shoes fit correctly on both feet so I’m more excited for the comfort than the looks, but am still kinda concerned about how different they will look at a glance.

Here’s the build I went with:
-SD on the 55 last
-Brown horsedide w/ red liner
-Single celastic
-No toecap
-Close trim
-Block heel, lowered 1/4”, brown edge
-Vibram 430
-All antique eyelets, no pull tab

Really looking forward to getting my hands on these. Does anyone have pictures of, or experience with the brown horse hide White’s is currently using? In some photos it looks red, others tan, and more recently dark brown. Haven’t seen a photo of ‘em I didn’t like but still not totally sure what to expect.. @sambam any chance you could sneak a pic of my, or a similar, boot?

That's a solid, no-nonsense build, should be ace. But what made you opt for a lowered heel?

About the sizing, no one will notice your shoes are of different size since practically no one even realizes it's possible to have shoes made in such way... And if it's comfort vs. cosmetics, comfort wins every time. It'll no doubt be a great feeling having a shoe that fits... both feet.

 

[brownies]

That's a solid, no-nonsense build, should be ace. But what made you opt for a lowered heel?

About the sizing, no one will notice your shoes are of different size since practically no one even realizes it's possible to have shoes made in such way... And if it's comfort vs. cosmetics, comfort wins every time. It'll no doubt be a great feeling having a shoe that fits... both feet.

Seconded. Boots that fit will win over cosmetics. And they'll look good I think. Please post some pics when you get them.

 

[bilihana]

That's a solid, no-nonsense build, should be ace. But what made you opt for a lowered heel?

About the sizing, no one will notice your shoes are of different size since practically no one even realizes it's possible to have shoes made in such way... And if it's comfort vs. cosmetics, comfort wins every time. It'll no doubt be a great feeling having a shoe that fits... both feet.

Thanks. Went with the lowered block heel a) because I have always worn flat shoes, mostly Vans, and feel that the lowered heel will still provide solid arch support without being too drastic, and b) I just prefer the lower profile look. But that could always change down the line. If these fit as well as I hope, I’ll be placing another order before long.

 

[andy b.]

After reading this whole thread and weighing options for a long time, I finally decided to order my first pair of SDs (or any quality boot) last month (4/12). The information available in this thread has been really insightful and I appreciate the folks who have contributed their experience and knowledge.
To backtrack- as a result of being born with club feet, my left foot is about 1.5 sizes shorter and has a higher arch than my right foot. After sending my tracings to Baker’s I was sized at a 9E and a 10.5D. Kyle said he was confident in my sizing so I went with it. On this note I have a question:
Has anyone else ordered mismatched pairs with a difference of more than a whole size? I’ve never had a pair of shoes fit correctly on both feet so I’m more excited for the comfort than the looks, but am still kinda concerned about how different they will look at a glance.

Here’s the build I went with:
-SD on the 55 last
-Brown horsedide w/ red liner
-Single celastic
-No toecap
-Close trim
-Block heel, lowered 1/4”, brown edge
-Vibram 430
-All antique eyelets, no pull tab

Really looking forward to getting my hands on these. Does anyone have pictures of, or experience with the brown horse hide White’s is currently using? In some photos it looks red, others tan, and more recently dark brown. Haven’t seen a photo of ‘em I didn’t like but still not totally sure what to expect.. @sambam any chance you could sneak a pic of my, or a similar, boot?

No one will notice the size difference, unless you stand with both feet together and your heels against a wall.
Sounds like a great build, and Bakers seems to be very good with sizing.

 

[da(g)dstyle]

Thanks for thanks for all the info, people. You prompted me to look it up, and for any other Aussies out there, we don’t apparently pay import tax on items worth less than 1000AU$ (or “dollerydoos” as I heard them recently referred to)

Apparently that's going to change in July?

 

[brownies]

Apparently that's going to change in July?

Really? You got any more details? Presumably it's going to get more expensive to import?

 

[da(g)dstyle]

Really? You got any more details? Presumably it's going to get more expensive to import?

https://www.ato.gov.au/General/New-...ct-taxes/GST/GST-on-low-value-imported-goods/
And they're talking about some security fee too...

 

[mboon85]

Hey SamBam - any idea when my bullhide bhs might be finished?

 

[Imyouricecreamman]

My favorite angle

 

[mogili222]

My favorite angle

Spoiler

Whats the leather on that? looks amazing..

 

[Imyouricecreamman]

Whats the leather on that? looks amazing..

Thanks It's black water buffalo. Currently on the look out for a pair in sienna water buffalo.

 

[Imyouricecreamman]

Dusty close up. A friend jokingly said they should call it "Wolf's nose leather"

 

[brownies]

https://www.ato.gov.au/General/New-...ct-taxes/GST/GST-on-low-value-imported-goods/
And they're talking about some security fee too...

Well joy. I don't think I'm going to be ready to order and receive before then. Currently waiting on leather samples. Anyone know what the wait time on an order through Bakers is right now?

Dusty close up. A friend jokingly said they should call it "Wolf's nose leather"

These look pretty awesome! Have you thought of replacing the lafes? What do you make of WB leather? Sienna is one of the samples ive asked for. I thought about cognac wb too, but it just seems too orange in pics I've seen.

 

[ultrark2004]

@bilihana
my feet are different sizes 8ee & 9.5d Bakers sized me from my tracings but also sent me a boot in each size to verify. After sizing me whites made my bounty hunters, you can't even tell by looking at them that they are different sizes, you have to put them back to back so don't worry about people noticing

 

[linafelt]

Someone remind me, what’s the standard heel height on SD..?